Japan's long-established toy manufacturer "Kaiyodo" and master sculptor "Takayuki Takeya" have collaborated on the articulated figure series "TAKEYA-style Jizai Okimono." After releasing several products based on Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," the latest release is the Dorok Soldier, scheduled for May 2023! This article will provide product information for the "Dorok Soldier (II)".
In the world of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," the "Dorok Principalities" in the south are another major power capable of opposing the military superpower "Tormekia." As its name suggests, the Dorok Principalities are composed of over 50 large and small nations, ruled by a Holy Emperor with psychic powers, and beneath him exists the religious organization "Sōkai" (Monk's Council). The protagonist of this release, the "Dorok Soldier," is a Dorok (ドルク) warrior fighting Tormekia on the front lines. Unlike the ornate and refined armor of the Tormekian armored soldiers, the Dorok Soldiers' armor often features intricate layers with numerous ethnic patterns carved upon them. Furthermore, the armor styles vary among different tribes, exuding a strong, exotic atmosphere.
This "Dorok Soldier (II)" features largely the same armor design as the Dorok Soldier (I), with the exception of the helmet. Its color scheme combines skin tones, blue, and earthy yellow, accented with reddish-brown on the helmet and armor carvings. The pointed helmet is topped with a layer of thatch, and combined with its striking black eyes and peculiar patterns on the lower face, the overall impression is truly mysterious. Accessories include interchangeable hands, a sword, a scabbard, and a rifle with ethnic patterns and an attached bayonet. In addition to collecting it alongside the other Dorok Soldier, posing it with the Tormekian armored soldiers will further bring out the captivating world of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
TAKEYA-style Jizai Okimono Dorok Soldier (II)
Suggested Price: ¥11,000, Product Specifications: Approximately 15 cm tall, Estimated Release Date: May 2023
Source: Kaiyodo Co., Ltd. - Figure Planning, Production, and Sales